Ruminghem: Golf, Hiking Trails and Heritage

Ruminghem offers several distinct points of interest for planning a trip: golf, routes through woodland and cultural landscapes, and places with a specific historical connection. If you are looking for a hotel in Ruminghem, these interests can help shape the character of your stay. The golf club offers a sporting focus, while the church, cemetery and traces of the Second World War lead to different aspects of the area’s history. So first consider which of these themes you want to shape your trip to Ruminghem.

Golf between the plain and the forest

The Cap Golf Club du Bois de Ruminghem covers 43 hectares and has 18 holes: ten are on the plain and eight in the forest. The split is nearly even, so both landscape types shape the course. The club gives beginners and experienced players the opportunity to learn golf and improve their game. As course details may change, check the club’s current information before making plans.

Hiking trails with different focuses

Two trails offer different highlights. On the trail through the Bois de Ruminghem and the Éperlecques forest, you can see remnants of the Second World War, including a bunker and a V1 rocket launch site. The Sentier du Fantôme de l’Aa runs alongside hedges surrounding orchards. The trails therefore differ in more than just their names: one is marked by specific wartime relics, the other by hedges and orchards. If you choose your outings by theme, this comparison offers a practical guide.

Church and Chinese Cemetery

The Église Saint-Martin de Ruminghem is an example of rural heritage. Its notable features include the bell tower and historic furnishings; the tower was rebuilt from 1791 onward. The church thus connects its furnishings with a specific building history. The Chinese Cemetery recalls a different era: the Commonwealth War Graves Commission established it in memory of the Chinese labourers who were present in the community during the First World War. The cemetery contains 75 graves, and two Ginkgo biloba trees stand at its entrance. The sites highlight different aspects of history: at the church, the focus is on the building history of the bell tower; at the cemetery, it is on the remembrance of Chinese labourers in the First World War.

Railway stop and bicycle parking

Ruminghem railway stop is located on Route communale 1 in Ruminghem. Bicycle parking at the stop is available for public use. If you are planning to arrive by train or bicycle, the stop provides a practical point of reference. Before travelling, check the current timetable and, if needed, whether the bicycle parking remains available for public use.

Discover more destinations: Neufchâtel-Hardelot, Guisy, Marant, Beaurainville, Ficheux, Recques-Sur-Hem, Éperlecques, Hesmond.

For the broader travel overview: Pas-De-Calais.